How to get Canadian permanent residency with a low CRS score

Credit to Author: Derek Shank| Date: Sat, 04 Jan 2025 13:00:41 +0000

Foreign nationals seeking Canadian permanent residency have several options, even if they have low comprehensive ranking system (CRS) scores in Express Entry. Discover if You Are Eligible for Canadian Immigration If you have a low CRS score, and don’t qualify for any category-based draws, you’re unlikely to receive an Invitation to Apply (ITA) for permanent […]

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BREAKING: Parents and Grandparents Program will accept no new applications in 2025

Credit to Author: Derek Shank| Date: Fri, 03 Jan 2025 22:36:05 +0000

The Canadian federal government will not accept any new applications for sponsoring parents and grandparents for permanent residence in 2025. Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has announced that throughout 2025, the department will only process family sponsorship applications made under the Parents and Grandparents Program that were submitted in 2024. The department intends to […]

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Canada announces cap on applications for Agri-Food Pilot pathway to permanent residence

Credit to Author: Derek Shank| Date: Fri, 03 Jan 2025 20:43:03 +0000

The Canadian federal government has announced a cap on the intake for permanent residence applications under the Agri-Food Pilot. Discover if You Are Eligible for Canadian Immigration Effective immediately, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) will accept only up to 1,010 applications for this program in 2025. No further applications will be accepted after this […]

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These are the changes coming to Express Entry in 2025

Credit to Author: Asheesh Moosapeta| Date: Fri, 03 Jan 2025 13:00:51 +0000

In 2024, we saw sweeping changes to Canada’s Express Entry system, many of which will affect Canada’s largest economic immigration programs in 2025. This article will breakdown the major trends affecting Canada’s Express Entry system in 2025, and the possible effects that they may have on candidate selection this year. Get a Free Express Entry […]

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The biggest changes to Canada’s Temporary Foreign Worker Program (TFWP) in 2024 – a year in review

Credit to Author: Janice Rodrigues| Date: Thu, 02 Jan 2025 13:30:57 +0000

Throughout 2024, Canada’s federal government made significant changes to the Temporary Foreign Worker Program (TFWP). Schedule a Free Work Permit Consultation with the Cohen Immigration Law Firm These changes include the following: Here’s a closer look at the major updates to the TFWP in 2024: Reduction in LMIA validity Canadian employers looking to hire foreign […]

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IRCC adds new programs to PGWP-eligible fields of study

Credit to Author: Janice Rodrigues| Date: Thu, 02 Jan 2025 13:00:53 +0000

Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has recently expanded the fields of study eligible for Post Graduation Work Permits (PGWPs). As of December 17, 2024, the PGWP-eligible fields of study include certain programs related to early childhood education and developmental service workers. Schedule a Free Work Permit Consultation with the Cohen Immigration Law Firm Prior […]

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New to Canada? You may be eligible for government-funded settlement services

Credit to Author: Asheesh Moosapeta| Date: Wed, 01 Jan 2025 13:00:11 +0000

Some newcomers arriving to Canada are eligible for settlement services. Newcomers can take advantage of these government-funded services, which are intended to help support them in adapting to life in Canada. Settlement services can help newcomers with tasks such as finding housing, improving language skills, finding employment, and even making new friends. Studies have shown […]

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Yukon to implement intakes for Yukon Nominee Program applications in 2025

Credit to Author: Derek Shank| Date: Tue, 31 Dec 2024 13:00:13 +0000

The government of Yukon is moving to an intake-based approach for applications to the Yukon Nominee Program (YNP). Assess your eligibility for enhanced PNP programs Under this new intake-based approach, the Yukon Nominee Program (YNP) will accept a fixed number of applications in each intake. Once the cap has been hit for a given intake, […]

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Ban on flagpoling now in effect

Credit to Author: Asheesh Moosapeta| Date: Tue, 24 Dec 2024 18:27:00 +0000

As of December 23, 11:59 pm, the ban on flagpoling is now in effect. Now temporary residents (those on a work or study permit) in Canada can no longer receive same-day immigration services at the border. These newcomers will need to apply directly to Immigration Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) to extend their stay in […]

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